BEA AND PAULO TEAM UP FOR SANA BUKAS PA ANG KAHAPON

New generation's 'Move Queen' Bea Alonzo and one of the most in-demand leading men in the county, Paulo Avelino will team up for the first time in ABS-CBN's upcoming primetime drama series titled "Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon."

According to Bea aside from working with Paulo, she thrilled with the multiple characters that she will portray in the series, which will premiere this June.

"It's my first time to do something like this that is why I'm so excited. This is the most challenging role that I've ever done in my career so far," said Bea who will give life to the roles of a feisty lawyer named Emmanuelle and the heiress of a chocolate company named Rose.

Paulo, on the other hand, feels blessed to be working with Bea and award-winning actors like Alvert Marinez, Eddie Garcia, Dina bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Anita Linda, Maricar Reyes, and Susan Roces.

"More than being pressured, I am honered that I''m given the chance to work with them because I am really learning so much as an actor," shared Paulo, who will portray the role of Patrick, a young man who will fall in love with one of Bea's characters, Rose.

Under the direction of Jerome Pobocan and Trina Dayrit, "Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon" will tell the story of how the two totally opposite women, Rose and Emmanuelle, will be united by fate and by their hunger to seek for the truth and justice.

"Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon" is the newest masterpiece of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created the phenomenal drama series "Walang Hanggan," the hit family teleserye "Ina Kapatid Anak," and the currently top-rating Primetime Bida series "Ikaw Lamang."

Don't miss the beginning of "Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon" this June onf ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more information about "Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon," visit the show's official social media account at Facebook.com/SBPAK.TV, Twitter.com/SBPAK_TV, and Instagram.com/DreamscapePH.

ROAR IN THE LAUGHTER WITH Z AND POWKIE IN MY ILLEGAL WIFE

SKYLIGHT Films brings together Zanjoe Marudo and Pokwarng in My Illegal Wife - the most hilarious family comedy that will culminate the second quarter of 2014.

Zanjoe and Pokwang are considered as the king and queen of Skylight Films because of the success of their respective movies in 2013. Zanjoe starred in the Wenn V. Deramas comedy Bromance where he played dual roles of identical twins with two different genders.

Pokwang on the other hand made waves in her crazy role in Don Cuaresma's Call Center Girl where she portrayed the role of Teresa - a mother who goes all-out to win back the affections of her estranged daughter.

Both Zanjoe and Pokwang earned the respect of their peers, the elusive nods of film critics, and the adoration of their loyal fans because of their brillance as two of the industry's most formidable comedians today.

My Illegal Wife marks another big-screen team-up of Zanjoe and Pokwang after Cinco. Directed by blockbuster director Tony Y. Reyes, who was at the helm of hits like Star Cinema's 2012's Enteng Ng Ina Mo, My Illegal Wife is about a loving single mom Clarise(Pokwang) who will do anything and everything to make her family happy even if it means that she does an outrageous feat such as tricking Papa Henry(Zanjoe) - a hot stud suggering from amnesia - into believing that he is legally married to her.

My Illegal Wife is not only a laugh-a-minute comedy for the entire family but it is also a heartwarming story that explores the limitless boundaries of true and lasting love. Moviegoers can look forwards to a zany and whacky movie experience with the hysterical tandem of Z and Powkie plus the inimitable comedy of Direct Tony!

of the tracks in the album that summarize his ten years in the business and gave him the secondary title

“King Of Teleserye Themesongs”.

A DECADE OF RECOGNITION

With his unquestioned talent and wide array of music, multi-platinum albums and sold-out concerts here

and abroad, no wonder why Erik Santos is being appreciated meritoriously. Country's prestigious award-giving bodies have kept an eye for Erik over his ten years of expertise. Some of these recognitions

were; Star Awards For Music- Pop Male Recording Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year (2010),

Star Awards for TV- Best New Male TV Personality (2004); Aliw Awards- Best New Male and Best

Performance by a New Male Recording Artist (2004), Best Male Performance in a Concert (2007); Awit

Awards- Best Inspirational Song (2009); PMPC Song of the Year (2012); People's Choice Award- Most

Star, Business World and The Manila Concert Scene. With Astroplus as retail partner.

SPECIAL THANKS TO : Star Magic Phils and Plaza Ibarra

FOR THE BENEFIT OF : Bosom Buddies

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MISS WORLD 2013 MEGAN YOUNG - GRAND HOMECOMING

Megan Lynne Young, the First Filipina to win the Miss World Crown returns to

her home country to celebrate her historic triumph with fans and supporters.

Miss World 2013 kicks off her World Tour beginning with Manila, her 1st

announced by Miss World Philippines Chairman and CEO Cory Quirino.

Young bested 125 candidates on September 28, 2013 in Miss World 62nd

at the Nusa Bali Convention Center.

Winning what pageant experts call the “coveted blue crown” of Miss World has

always been considered more than a dream because it bordered on near-obsession

for pageant aficionados. This, because the Philippines had never before succeeded in

winning the Miss World Crown in the 62-year existence of Miss World. Many called it

elusive and jinxed. And yet, Megan Young dispelled everyone’s fears with her victory.

Now, the Miss World Crown is securely resting on her head.

Megan’s homecoming will include the following:

October 10 – 5PM - Arrival NAIA

Presscon

Ceremonial Toss– NBA Global game, SM MOA Arena

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers

October 11- Morning Courtesy Call on Pres. Benigno Aquino III

2PM Motorcade/Victory Parade (Makati Central Post

Office/Ayala Ave/EDSA)

Miss World Fans are requested to wear something blue

Color of the crown) and meet Megan along the route of

the motorcade. There is a request for the office workers

to shower blue, aqua and white confetti as the motorcade

passes their respective office buildings.

3:30 – 5:00PM Meet and Greet Fans – SM MOA

Short Program and Photo Op.

The public is invited to participate in the parade, escort Miss

World’s motorcade and attend the program in MOA.

(Interested parties may call and register at Miss World

Philippines Secretariat Office, Tel No.4945949)

October 12 Hometown Visit – Olongapo City with Mayor Rolen Paulino

October 13 ABS-CBN guestings

October 14 PGH Charity Visit

Commendation from the Senate

Conferring of Commendation from the House of

Representatives of the Philippines

Megan Young embarks on her tour with Miss World Chair and CEO Julia Morley,

Steve Douglas and Victoria Cameron.

As Miss World, Megan Young will bring hope and cheer to the less fortunate

through the various “Beauty with a Purpose” projects of Miss World.

GERALD GETS FEARLESS WITH HIS MOVIE AND TV ROLES

Action-drama prince Gerald Anderson is overjoyed with the praises he has been receiving about his portrayal as a hired killer in his timely crime-drama movie “OTJ” (On The Job). Aside from the success of “OTJ,” Gerald is thankful for his new challenging character on TV via the upcoming Kapamilya primetime series “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin.”

Discover this Saturday (August 31) in ABS-CBN’s trending showbiz talk show “Showbiz Inside Report” (SIR) Gerald’s secret in his fearless approach in accepting braver characters in movies and on TV. Is he more inspired to work because of his blissful love life?

Meanwhile, also featured in “SIR” this Saturday are the different stories of love of Gerald’s co-star in “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin” Dawn Zulueta; Kapamilya primetime princess Kim Chiu, Concert King Martin Nievera; and couple Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago.

“SIR” will also share its ‘SIR-tified’ exclusive tell-all interview with Kapamilya star Kristine Hermosa who chose to step back from the limelight to prioritize her family.

For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

KIM CHIU HAILED AS BEST TV DRAMA ACTRESS

Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu is on cloud nine after receiving the Best TV Drama Actress award in the recently held 3rd EdukCircle Awards for her portrayal in the top-rating primetime family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak.”

According to Kim, she is overjoyed with all the blessings that she has been receiving this year including the success of her first movie team-up with Xian Lim “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?” which earned more than P100 million.

“I am very thankful to EdukCircle Awards for recognizing me as a drama actress. And of course, to ABS-CBN, Dreamscape, and the whole staff of ‘Ina Kapatid Anak’ for always bringing out the best in me,” said Kim who is set to topbill the newest “Wansapanataym” month-long special.

In the pilot episode of “Wansapanataym Presents My Fairy Kasambahay” this Saturday (September 7), Kim will portray the role of Elyza, a young lady who is punished by the Fairy Mayordoma (John ‘Sweet’ Lapus) to become a maid because of her disrespectful attitude towards their house helpers. How will Elyza’s life change when she is given a taste of her own medicine?

Also in “Wansapanataym Presents My Fairy Kasambahay” are Joseph Marco, Shamaine Buencamino, Miguel Vergara, Arnold Reyes, Simon Ibarra, and Angel Aquino. It is written by Cris Lim and Arlene Tamayo, and directed by Jerry Sineneng.

Don’t miss the beginning of Kim’s magical fairy tale this Saturday in the newest month-long special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym,” after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

JESSY MENDIOLA REVEALS TOUGH LIFE BEFORE SHOWBIZ

Fame didn’t even cross the mind of then 14-year-old Jessy Mendiola when she joined Star Magic’s workshop back in 2007 together with her older sister. But it seems it was her destiny to become Philippine television’s next big star because out of the many aspiring, young talents in her batch, she was the only one who caught the eye of star maker Mr. Johnny Manahan. “I can still remember Mr. M asking me ‘Gusto mo bang mag-artista?’ The clueless me back then answered, ‘Is it okay if pag-isipan ko po muna? Can you give me three days?’” Jessy recounted. She did think about it for three days and after discussing the matter with her mom and siblings, Jessy signed up with Star Magic, the country’s most prestigious artist management arm. But she did not say “yes” to Mr. M’s offer because she wanted to be an actress, but rather because she felt the need to be the family’s breadwinner. “Life wasn’t easy for us especially before I entered showbiz. I grew up without a dad and it’s only my mom who’s working to support our needs. I’ve experienced very tough times. I have experienced not having much. I even experienced eating instant noodles for dinner for many days,” she shared. Jessy was born in Dubai to a British-Lebanese dad and a Filipina mom. She moved to the Philippines when her mom decided to start anew here. Jessy lived a life apart from her dad and grew up seeing her mom as both a mom and a dad to her and her two siblings. “My mom has been working hard all her life. That’s why it was very easy for me to take a stand and unburden her of the responsibility of providing for our family,” she explained. From being a simple high school student, Jessy’s life turned 360-degrees when she entered show business and began acting on television. Like any other rising star, she went through a series of workshops and did minor roles on various ABS-CBN programs. She waited long hours on the set, with only minimal speaking lines. Slowly, the reluctant star began to embrace her newfound passion, acting. “I have learned to love the craft and it motivated me to do better. I am working not only to provide for my family, but because I have actually started to enjoy acting. I realized that I really want to become a good actress,” Jessy revealed. She waited patiently for her career to blossom until she finally got her big break. In 2010, she was launched in her first title role as “Sabel,” a show that marked the beginning of her reign as ABS-CBN’s next teleserye princess. Her popularity and premium as an actress were bolstered after she did the television series “Budoy” and afternoon soap “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Paraiso” and starred in her first movie “The Reunion.” Now tagged as one of Philippine television’s prettiest faces, Jessy has become one of the country’s fast-rising cover girls after being featured on the covers of top glossy magazines such as Metro, Chalk, Men’s Health, Meg and Preview. She has also proven to be a sought-after product endorser after brands Head and Shoulders, Myra E, Boardwalk, Bench and McDonalds tapped her to be their image model. Bigger things await Jessy this year as she is set to reprise the role of Maria Mercedes played by Mexican superstar Thalia back in the 90s. “This is really one of my dream roles. I grew up watching Maria Mercedes and I still can’t believe that I will actually become the Pinay version of this character loved by many Filipinos,” she said. Just recently, Star Cinema also announced that Jessy is set to do a movie with John Lloyd Cruz, Richard Gomez, and Dawn Zulueta.

Star Cinema, the country's biggest film production outfit, continues to prove its world-class moviemaking standards as its upcoming action-thriller co-produced with Reality Entertainment, "OTJ" (On The Job) captured the hearts of the international moviegoers who gave the film a rousing applause after its exhibition in the recently held 66th Cannes International Film Festival in France.

The Erik Matti masterpiece was one of the 21 feature films of the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight section of Cannes.

The world premiere of "OTJ" in Cannes was attended by Direk Erik and the film's stars Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Rayver Cruz and Joel Torre; joined by Star Cinema's creative manager JP Abellera and International Distribution and Access Group supervisor Kynan Del Rosario, and Reality Entertainment executive producer Dondon Monteverde.

"OTJ" is Piolo's third movie that made it to Cannes. His first was another Star Cinema hit "Milan," which was part of Cinemas in the World section of the 2005 Cannes International Film Festival; while the second was the independent film “Manila” produced by Piolo himself, which earned a special screening in 2009.

Part of Star Cinema's grand 20th anniversary celebration, the much talked about "OTJ" is set to unleash the braver Piolo and Gerald through the direction of Direk Erik, who is well-known for his compelling and highly distinctive films that challenge the moviegoers' minds and views about the society.

"OTJ" features Piolo as an NBI agent who aims to hunt down Gerald's character who is a professional hitman.

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Also part of "OTJ" are Joey Marquez, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino and Empress.

For the sake of your family, how far can you go? Uncover the truth in the internationally-acclaimed Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment action-thriller "OTJ," to be shown on cinemas nationwide soon.

Aryana's Magical 'Tail' Airs Finale This Friday

ABS-CBN’S top-rating fantaserye “Aryana” is all set to make the biggest splash this week as the series topbilled by Kapamilya teen star Ella Cruz airs its unforgettable final episode this Friday (January 25). After more than eight months since its pilot in May 2012, watch out for the heart-pounding events in the lives of Aryana (Ella), Ofelia (Pokwang), and Victor (Tonton Gutierrez) now that the magical pearl is lost once again. How will Victor protect his family from the evil plans of Stella (G Toengi) and Jason (Richard Quan)? Will the kingdom of Neptuna (Desiree del Valle) and Reyna Hiyasmin (Tetchie Agbayani) finally be at peace? After all the struggles that she went through because of the curse, will Aryana sacrifice her normal life as a human being to save her mother Ofelia? Don’t miss the hair-raising finale of “Aryana,” this Friday on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, before “TV Patrol.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.